Candlelite Inn

Today we took a group of special needs adults to eat there -the staff and space was a 5 out of 5. We had great service and we had an area to ourselves. However the food: rice, beans, tacos, and enchiladas was awful-it was served buffet style. It was mush and flavorless. The chips needed salt and the salsa taste like ketchup and canned tomatoes. Someone did order a club sandwich of the menu and it looked good. The bathrooms smelled of sewage when we arrived. The entire area near the bathrooms was unbearable. I would have given 1 star but the service was fantastic.

It was time for our Candlelite fix, it had been a while since we had dined at one of our favorite restaurants. We had finished up some errands in Arlington and we were hungry. One of the best things we LOVE about Candlelite is their huge menu that has all sorts of delectable entrees. Also, another one of the main draws is their COLD frozen mugs of beer and the addictive guacamole dip. It's the first thing I dig into after getting seated and ordering schoolers of beer.This evening, my wife decided to order the crispy chicken sandwich and fries. I opted for the Mexican steak, a rare top sirloin, refried beans, and rice. I've been ordering it for decades. Our server took very good care of us while we were there. The beer was cold, the guac was awesome and our entrees were delicious. My wife mentioned her crispy chicken sandwich was one of the best she'd had in a long time. She said she'd definitely order it again. My sirloin was cooked to perfection rare.Candlelite never lets us down, we love dining at Candlelite.

We had a family event for about 24 people and the staff was so accommodating! Our servers were Wanda and Chloe. They were excellent! Our go to person, Nicki was so helpful. She created a special menu for our group and was always available when we had questions. We highly recommend Candlelight Inn. The food is always excellent! On top of our event, a high school reunion was being held in the bigger party room. They handled both of the events perfectly!

Oh man, for sheer charm this place is through the roof. We were walking through the park and got hungry, so when we perused the pics and saw all the neon we knew we were in for a treat. Yes, that neon oozes old school wonder. We came in and saw a massive table full of seniors enjoying some kind of get together, so we knew we hit paydirt. Spaghetti? Mexican food? Steak? It's all here. Jackpot.We were seated in a booth (highly recommend) that was named after what I can only assume are either family members or some devoted patrons. The whole restaurant is a family/community/we've-been-here-forever vibe. It's also incredibly dark. Like, I love a good dimly lit spot and this was pushing the boundaries. The leader of the crew at the big party table apparently knew the place because he was visiting with his pals around the table and brought his own headlamp--I kid you not. When patrons are bringing their own headlamps, you know you've got a reputation for dimly lit dark corners. More than one shady deal has gone down here. It's perfect.The food is varied, as mentioned. A little Italian, a lot of Mexican, something for everyone. I slid into one of those combo platters with an enchilada and taco and was delivered a piping hot plate of food the size of a Studebaker. They're not doing gourmet or fancy American nouveau. If your aging uncle comes to town or you want to take your grandparents out for a great situation they'll love, this is for sure the spot. (Note: there was another table full of young people, so you can expect all ages here).

Love this place. My family has been coming here since I was in a high chair. My sister and I still go every chance we get. Had the nicest time today thanks to Wanda. Great staff, great food! Cute little booth with private jukebox playing!

This is one of the hardest reviews I've had to write.I've been going to the Candlelight Inn since I was in my teens, and now in my 40's this is no longer the place I go to to catch up with the closest of friends. Hey, you can "okay boomer" (not a boomer) thats totally fine. I can remember in the 90's, my buddies knocking on my window "Dude, we're going to the Candlelight Inn, ya down?" and i got my shoes on and went out the door. Every time, I'd have the Chicken Parmesan. When I was getting to know one of my closest friends, that we've had each others backs on for 2 decades. Had a well "to do" friend that wanted to figure out if girls liked him for him, I told him take them to "Candlelight Inn".So many firsts at this place. Place where we went after I got my bachelors degree, had first dates with people I nearly married. We've discussed hard, and great times and life all within these walls. I mean no disrespect when I say this, but this is a Dive restaurant. Theres literally thousands of dollars I've spent in this Dive restaurant. No disrespect is intended. It is what it is. One of the fundamental foundations of a "Dive" restaurant is you don't change things. You can't start deep frying the chicken in the chicken Parmesan after liter decades of grilling it.Hey, if you want to try it a new way, please do. But put it on the menu under a different name. I hope this place has a long and successful future. It breaks my heart that I won't be a part of it, but it was there choice to make.

The. food was nothing special. It may have been what I ordered (spaghetti and meatball). The place is a time machine and has a great family-friendly vibe. I will have to go back and try something different. The service was friendly and they really appreciated the business.

What a gem! We were looking for parking for Cowboys/Bengals game and this place offered a free drink and nacho bar with parking which was $60. Cold Dos Equis and delicious food. It is a restaurant could bring kids. We would do it again if offered.

Have always. Loved. Candlelight inn only 2 times I was. Disappointed / once place was empty and they sit us down kinda close to the only other customer in the. Property The other time. Drove. Always to see a band & it was over when we. Arrived & they was loading up in the. Parking lot p

Love Candlelite Inn, have eaten at this place for over 20 yrs (old & new building). I no longer live in Arlington/Mansfield area. So do not get to eat there that often anymore. Recently 4 days ago (Wednesday) took relative to DFW Airport and went down to restaurant around 11:30 am. Waitress was Wanda, she was awesome. We chatted often when she would check on me. I had the #4 (always #4 or #3), this is cheese enchiladas & tacos with Rice & Beans. This was great as it has always been. Hasn't changed in all the time I've gone. Always love there chips and original hot sauce and there spicy sauce (green). They had a new Roasted salsa, but didn't try.Like I said Wanda was great and could hear her talking and making customers at other tables enjoy conversations also. She was great. I get to eat here maybe 1-2 times a yr now. Never disappoints. I have gone 30-40 min out of my way to come here sometimes. Thanks for the great Food and Service.